Man City and Chelsea chase David Luiz
Posted by Jim on Jul 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Manchester City and Chelsea are leading the race alongside Real Madrid to sign the highly rated defender David Luiz from Benfica.
City have been following Luiz closely for some time, whilst Chelsea have shown serious interest in his team mate Ramires (see here) and are thought to be keen bolster their defence ahead of the new season. However, it is thought that Luiz’s preferred destination is the Spanish ...
United and Arsenal to battle it out for Ozil
Posted by Anthony on Jul 25, 2010 | 4 Comments
Manchester United and Arsenal are set to battle it out to sign German World Cup star Mesut Ozil for a fee of just £10m.
As Ozil only has one year left on his contract, he could be allowed to leave Werder Bremen for as little as £10m this summer. At this price Ozil could be the bargain of the summer, with Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger going head-to-head in an attempt to persuade Ozil to sign for their respective...
Chelsea close in on Ramires
Posted by Anthony on Jul 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Chelsea are confident of signing Brazilian midfielder Ramires from Benfica for a reported £20m, and hope to have the deal wrapped up by the end of next week.
Chelsea are hoping to strengthen their squad before the start of the season, and it looks like they have beaten off competition from Manchester City to sign the Benfica midfielder. Ramires starred in Brazil’s World Cup campaign, and he was sorely missed through...
United want £13m Defour
Posted by Anthony on Jul 23, 2010 | 3 Comments
Manchester United are interested in bringing Belgium international, Steven Defour, to Old Trafford in an attempt to shore up the centre of midfield before the start of the season.
Sir Alex Ferguson has been keeping tabs on Defour, who plays for Standard Liege in the Belgium league, and is now ready to table a £13m bid. Defour has just recovered from a broken foot and is understood to be 85% fit, which means United...
Everton offered Sessegnon
Posted by Anthony on Jul 22, 2010 | 6 Comments
The Times has reported today that PSG midfielder, Stéphane Sessegnon, has been offered to Everton for a cut price, £8m.
David Moyes was thought to be interested in making a £15m move for the Benin international this time last year, when he travelled over the France to watch Sessegnon take part in PSG’s French League season opener at Montpellier.
Sessegnon is a big powerful player who can score goals. He netted...
Newcastle inquire about Ben Arfa
Posted by Anthony on Jul 22, 2010 | 2 Comments
Newcastle United have reportedly made an inquiry as to the availability of Marseille winger, Ben Arfa, who may be looking for a way out of the Stade Velodrome.
Ben Arfa, still only 23, has fallen out with Marseille manager, Didier Deschamps, as is looking to leave the French club this summer. Newcastle looked unlikely to make any big money signings in the close season; however the news that the board has made an inquiry...
Fabiano warming to Spurs move
Posted by Jim on Jul 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Brazilian star striker Luis Fabiano is reportedly warming to the idea of a move to north London to join Tottenham. Harry Redknapp has made no secret of his admiration for the current Sevilla forward, as he looks to add a ‘special player’ to his squad.
However, Redknapp fears that the Brazilian’s wage demands may be too high. Fabiano had reportedly been interested in a move to either Man Utd...
Spurs back in for Bellamy
Posted by Anthony on Jul 15, 2010 | 6 Comments
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, is thought to be back in the race to sign Manchester City’s striker, Craig Bellamy, who is now surplus to requirements at the City of Manchester Stadium.
The Guardian reported yesterday that Manchester City have decided to let Craig Bellamy go after they completed the signing of Spanish international, David Silva, for £25m.
Silva can play on either flank, and it’s thought...
Hodgson wants Hangeland to join him at Anfield
Posted by Anthony on Jul 13, 2010 | 10 Comments
Roy Hodgson is thought to be interested in bringing Brede Hangeland to Anfield as he looks to shore up the Liverpool defence before the start of next season.
Hangeland was a key player for Hodgson last season and one of the main reasons Fulham had such a fantastic run in the Europa League. The new Liverpool manager is a big admirer of the 6 foot 4 inch central defender, who he signed from Danish side Copenhagen in...
Torres likely to stay at Liverpool
Posted by Jim on Jul 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment
World Cup winner Fernando Torres gave the clearest signal yet of his intention to stay at Anfield for the coming Premiership season.
Torres was photographed in the Spanish players’ changing room wearing his Liverpool scarf whilst posing for photos with the World Cup trophy.
The star striker was far from his best in South Africa whilst clearly struggling to recover from injury. During Spain’s triumph...
Arsenal and Chelsea may miss out on Dutchman Van der Wiel.
Posted by Jim on Jul 09, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Arsenal and Chelsea look set to potentially miss out on transfer target Gregory van der Wiel. The Ajax defender valued at £14million is wanted by Bayern Munich after his impressive performances for the Netherlands during their run to the World Cup Final.
With former Ajax manager Louis van Gaal at the helm at Bayern, it is thought that his influence will be crucial in obtaining the signature of the young right-back....
Arsenal consider moving for goalkeeper Eduardo
Posted by Jim on Jul 05, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Arsenal may soon land Portuguese goalkeeper, Eduardo, after being approached by his club Sporting Braga. The Portuguese no.1 enjoyed a fine World Cup, producing many spectacular saves, keeping clean sheets in all his group stage matches and only finally conceding one goal in the defeat to Spain.
A reliable goalkeeper has long been a problem for the Gunners, who have also been lined with Fulham’s, Mark Schwarzer....
Barcelona will fight Premier League clubs for Ozil
Posted by Jim on Jul 01, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Mesut Ozil has become a top target for Barcelona following the stunning World Cup performances from the German playmaker.
Since we previewed Ozil in player scout he has gone from strength to strength, scoring a sensational winning goal against Ghana and causing havoc on the counter attack during the second round tie against England.
Barcelona had thought to be keen to sign Cesc Fabregas to ‘bolster’...
United set to bid for Sanchez
Posted by Anthony on Jun 29, 2010 | 1 Comment
Manchester United are set to bid for the Chilean midfielder, Alexis Sanchez, who has really impressed in South Africa this summer.
Sanchez currently plays for the Italian Seria A side, Udinese, and Sir Alex Ferguson thinks he could be the perfect replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Old Trafford this time last year.
Ferguson was a big admirer of the skilful wide man before the World Cup kicked off, and his...
Sunderland consider £8m bid for Valdez
Posted by Anthony on Jun 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is considering a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Paraguay striker Nelson Haedo Valdez, after being suitable impressed with him in Paraguay’s opening match against Italy.
Valdez, 26, played well against Italy and Bruce is keen to sign the striker as he sees him as the perfect partner for Darren Bent. The pice tag of £8m should not prove a stumbling block for the Wearside club,...
Spurs and Villa move for Pienaar
Posted by Anthony on Jun 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are set to battle it out to sign Everton midfielder, Steven Pienaar, who only has one year left on his contract.
Pienaar had another solid season for the Merseyside club, and it’s now thought that Villa and Spurs are preparing a £12m bid for the South African playmaker who only has one year left on his contract.
Pienaar has been reluctant to sign a contract extension with Everton,...
Chelsea to move for £45m Pato
Posted by Anthony on May 04, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Chelsea are considering a £45m move for AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato this summer, as Abramovich sets his sights on Champions League honours next season.
Although achieving a League and FA Cup double this season would please Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, he will not be fully satisfied until his side has lifted the greatest prize in club football, the Champions League.
This is his goal next season, and he is willing...
United to bid for Modric
Posted by Anthony on Apr 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Manchester United have put Luka Modric on the top of their shopping list this summers and Alex Ferguson is a huge fan of the Croatian midfield player who’s had a great season for Spurs.
Harry Redknapp could face a battle to keep hold of Modric this summer and much may hinge on whether Spurs can finish in the top four. Modric has proved what a class act he is in the recent games against Arsenal and Chelsea, playing...
Everton keep tabs on Erdinc
Posted by Anthony on Apr 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Everton are thought to be keeping tabs on PSG striker Mevlut Erdinc as David Moyes hopes to strengthen his attacking options over the summer.
Erdinc is a Franco-Turkish striker who was signed for PSG last summer from FC Sochaux and has had a great season withthe Parisian club making 28 appearances and scoring 16 goals.
A number of British Clubs are thought to be interested in Erdinc including Spurs and Man City, but...
Wenger targets Sessegnon
Posted by Anthony on Apr 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Arsene Wenger is looking to bolster his midfield options over the summer and is targeting PSG playmaker Stéphane Sessègnon who has had a great couple of season at the French Club and who could bring with him some much needed physicality to the Arsenal midfield.
Sessègnon, 25, is a Benin International who has scored 11 goals for PSG since his move from Le Mans in the summer of 2008 when it was reported that both Arsenal...
Mancini eyes Vucinic
Posted by Anthony on Apr 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Roberto Mancini is putting together his wish list for the summer and is targeting Roma Striker Mirko Vucinic as he looks to bring in some Champions League experience ahead of what he hopes will be a City Champions League campaign next season.
Man City look like they have a real chance of appearing in next season Champions League and Mancini will no doubt want to bring in a number of new faces to challenge in all competitions....
O’Neill to bid £11m for Keane
Posted by Anthony on Apr 06, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Martin O’Neill is set to bid £11m for Irish hitman Robbie Keane who is surplus to requirements now at White Hart Lane, but surely that’s way to much money for a 29 year old?
Keane is currently on loan at Celtic and it’s thought Harry Redknapp will let him go if he recieves a bid that’s too good to turn down. Harry is a big fan of Keane but he has been told by Chairman Daniel Levy that any transfer...
Chelsea and Man City to battle for Dzeko
Posted by Anthony on Apr 02, 2010 | Comments Off
Dzeko is the real deal and is valued at £25m which shouldn’t prove a stumbling block for Man City at least. The 24 year old joined the German Club in the summer of 2007 and finished his first season in the Bundesliga with 8 goals and 7 assists in only 17 starts.
So far this season Dzeko has score 22 goals in 38 games which is a very impressive record and a good indication why so many top European Clubs are keen...
Benitez keen on Javi Martinez
Posted by Anthony on Mar 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Rafa Benitez has reportedly stepped up the chase for Athletic de Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez as he looks to strengthen his squad for a title challenge next season.
Martinez, 22, has had a solid season for the Spanish team and is thought to be attracting interest from a number of Clubs. Javi plays in Central midfield and was linked with Liverpool last summer as a replacement for Real Madrid bound Xabi Alonso.
Whether...
Man Utd interested in German Keeper
Posted by Anthony on Mar 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Man Utd are thought to be interested in signing German Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from Schalke 04 as they look for a permanent replacement to Edwin Van Der Sar.
Neuer, aged 22, is a highly rated young goalkeeper and is a regular between the Schalke post having made his name in the 2007/08 Champions League performing heroics against Porto in the first round knockout.
Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to find a replacement for Van...
Arsenal consider Morimoto
Posted by Anthony on Mar 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Arsenal are on the hunt for a new striker and it’s thought that Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Japanese International Takayuki Morimoto who currently plays for Italian side Calcio Catania.
Morimoto, currently 21, was the youngest Japanese player to make his debut in the J-League in 2004 and is the youngest scorer in the League aged just 15.
He has been compared to the Brazilian forward Ronaldo by AC...
Everton looking at Mandzukic
Posted by Anthony on Mar 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Everton are thought to be interested in signing Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic when the Transfer window opens this summer.
The 22 year old currently plies his trade for Dinamo Zagreb where he has scored 15 goals in 22 appearances so far this season.
Mandzukic has also made 10 appearances for Croatia and England fans may remember him as the player who scored his sides only goal when England beat Croatia 4-1 in Zagreb...
City chase Cavani
Posted by Anthony on Mar 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is thought to be interested in signing Palmero striker Edinson Cavani this summer, but he may not come cheap.
Mancini will definitely be looking to strengthen his options up front for next season and he sees Cavani as a good option after an impressive season with the Italian side. Palmero currently lie 4th in Serie A and Cavani has chipped in with 10 goals so far.
Nicknamed “El...
Chelsea latest Club linked with Van der Vaart
Posted by Anthony on Mar 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Chelsea are the latest Club to be linked with a £10m move for Dutch playmaker Rafael van der Vaart who is currently struggling to make the first team at Real Madrid.
Van der Vaart has is a quality midfielder and it’s no surprise that some of the top sides in Europe are keen to get his signature this summer especially as he could cost as little as £10m.
Van de Vaart, still only 26, has been surplus to requirements...
Spurs set to sign Sandro
Posted by Anthony on Jan 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment
It looks like Tottenham are finally set to land defensive midfielder Sandro from Brazilian side Internacional, however Spurs fans may have to wait until the start of next season until they see him at White Hart Lane.
According to a statement on www.internacional.com.br Sandro Ranieri is due in London this week to undergo a medical and complete the deal which has been ongoing between the two Clubs for some time.
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